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AC08 MHJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,962 mi
Last recorded58,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,962 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,310 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,845 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 19 Jan 2016 46,841 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,402 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,402 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,042 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,925 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 26,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AC08 MHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 MHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 MHJ registered?

AC08 MHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is AC08 MHJ safe to buy?

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